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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new evolvements in elearning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take online classes. These massive online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are many issues that online education organizations are having to consider now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this desire for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This interesting new book also reviews the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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